Maple Leafs under fire as PK Subban drops bold ‘I keep receipts’ message calling out Toronto’s struggles
Toronto Maple Leafs slammed by PK Subban (Getty Images) The Toronto Maple Leafs opened the season with expectations of a strong push, but their early results have sparked louder conversations around the choices made last summer. Their 9-9-3 record places them only one point above last place in the division, and the frustration around their slow start has spilled far beyond Toronto. One of the most vocal reactions came from Former Montreal Canadiens defenseman PK Subban, who did not hesitate to address the team’s struggles and the fallout of Mitch Marner’s departure.Subban’s message cut through the noise on social media and brought renewed attention to what many fans have quietly wondered. The Leafs are still trying to settle into life without Marner, their former 102 point playmaker who was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights after another playoff setback against the Florida Panthers.
Former Montreal Canadiens defenseman PK Subban calls out the Leafs
Subban, now an analyst with TNT, took a direct shot at the team’s situation. His first message stirred immediate reactions as he wrote, “I keep receipts…sure looks like the Leafs are missing Marner right about now”. The remark brought fresh scrutiny to how Toronto handled one of their brightest homegrown stars.He then shifted his frustration toward fans, accusing some of creating an environment that pushed Marner away despite his loyalty to the city. “Leaf fans- Things don’t work, let’s get rid of the kid who grew up down street!!.. wake up folks!” Subban said, highlighting the pressure Marner faced as an Ontario native who idolized the team.Subban continued with an even stronger plea that echoed across the fan base. “Start taking care of your homegrown guys! He is a superstar! Canadian, and from GTA! Those are the guys you want to keep! Media have to do a better job calling it the way it is and stop with all the political crap in Toronto. Start holding media accountable! you guys eat up all the crap and drive talent out of town! Leaf fans, you know you should still have him, and we know you should still have him.”While Toronto works to stay afloat without Auston Matthews and Anthony Stolarz, who remain unavailable due to injuries, Marner is thriving in Vegas with 21 points in 20 games. The Golden Knights sit near the top of the Pacific Division, and the contrast between the two teams has only intensified the debate.For many, the Mitch Marner era ended too soon. For Subban, it ended for the wrong reasons.Also Read: Connor McDavid’s agent finally reveals why the Oilers star never demanded Kirill Kaprizov-level money in his latest extension
